Mott, North Dakota facts for kids
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Mott, North Dakota
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Location of Mott, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Hettinger |
| Founded | 1904 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,408 ft (734 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 653 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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635 |
| • Density | 710.55/sq mi (274.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
58646
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-54620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036171 |
Mott is a small city in North Dakota, United States. It is also the main town, called the county seat, of Hettinger County. In 2020, about 653 people lived there.
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History of Mott
Mott was started in 1904 when new land became open for people to settle. There are different stories about how the city got its name. One idea is that it was named after Lillian Mott, who was a secretary for the person who promoted the town. Another idea is that it was named after C. W. Mott, a worker for the railroad. A post office has been open in Mott since 1904.
In 1975, a very strong tornado hit Mott. It caused a lot of damage to the area.
Mott used to have a special bridge called the "rainbow" bridge. It crossed the Cannonball River. This bridge was damaged too much to be fixed during a flood in 1997.
Geography and Climate
Mott is located in North Dakota. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 0.90 square miles (2.38 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
Mott's Climate
The weather in Mott changes a lot throughout the year. Summers can be warm, and winters are usually very cold. The area also gets some rain and snow.
| Climate data for Mott, North Dakota | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 67 (19) |
71 (22) |
80 (27) |
95 (35) |
96 (36) |
106 (41) |
110 (43) |
108 (42) |
105 (41) |
95 (35) |
84 (29) |
67 (19) |
110 (43) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 27 (−3) |
32 (0) |
42 (6) |
57 (14) |
67 (19) |
77 (25) |
85 (29) |
85 (29) |
73 (23) |
59 (15) |
42 (6) |
29 (−2) |
56 (13) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 4 (−16) |
8 (−13) |
18 (−8) |
28 (−2) |
40 (4) |
50 (10) |
55 (13) |
53 (12) |
41 (5) |
29 (−2) |
18 (−8) |
6 (−14) |
29 (−2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −42 (−41) |
−44 (−42) |
−33 (−36) |
−13 (−25) |
4 (−16) |
29 (−2) |
36 (2) |
31 (−1) |
12 (−11) |
−8 (−22) |
−25 (−32) |
−39 (−39) |
−44 (−42) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.42 (11) |
0.77 (20) |
0.91 (23) |
1.7 (43) |
2.53 (64) |
2.85 (72) |
2.19 (56) |
1.52 (39) |
1.32 (34) |
1.28 (33) |
0.60 (15) |
0.50 (13) |
16.59 (423) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
Population Changes
The number of people living in Mott has changed over the years. This chart shows how the population has grown and shrunk since 1920.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 723 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,036 | 43.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,220 | 17.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,583 | 29.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,463 | −7.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,368 | −6.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,315 | −3.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,019 | −22.5% | |
| 2000 | 808 | −20.7% | |
| 2010 | 721 | −10.8% | |
| 2020 | 653 | −9.4% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 635 | −11.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 721 people living in Mott. These people lived in 315 homes. Most of the people (97.9%) were White. A small number (0.4%) were Native American, and 1.7% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 21.6% of homes had kids under 18 living there. Many homes (53%) were married couples living together. About 37.1% of all homes had only one person living in them. Also, 23.2% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living alone.
The average age of people in Mott in 2010 was 52.9 years old. About 20.4% of residents were under 18. About 34% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.8%) than males (47.2%).
Education in Mott
Mott shares a school district with the nearby town of Regent. This is called the Mott/Regent School District. Students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade go to school in Mott. The school's mascot is the Wildfire. Before the districts joined, Mott School District's mascot was the Cardinals.
Notable People from Mott
Many interesting people have connections to Mott:
- James Bannon was a politician from Wisconsin who moved to a farm in Mott in 1905.
- Eric Hardmeyer is the president and CEO of the Bank of North Dakota.
- James Kerzman was a politician in North Dakota who was also a farmer and rancher.
- Melvin J. Miller was a politician and farmer from Minnesota.
- Larry Woiwode is a famous author and was named the poet laureate of North Dakota.
See also
In Spanish: Mott (Dakota del Norte) para niños
